The images, published by Paris Match, show the pair together in Corsica. According to multiple reports, the couple first met at the Monaco Grand Prix in May 2023. Princess Maria Carolina is the elder daughter of Prince Carlo de Bourbon des Deux-Siciles, Duke of Castro.
This relationship marks a contrast for Bardella, who was raised by his working-class mother in Saint-Denis and champions ordinary French voters. The pairing has fueled speculation in French media about how it could shape Bardella's public image as he positions himself for a potential presidential run. Bardella previously stated he does not wish for his private life to be discussed and called it his 'last bastion of freedom'.
I do not wish for my private life to be discussed. It is my last bastion of freedom, and I intend to preserve it as much as possible.
According to reports, Jordan Bardella described his private life as his last bastion of freedom that he intends to preserve. Bardella confessed to RTL that he was 'a happy man'. It is not clear whether Jordan Bardella and Princess Maria Carolina are officially in a romantic relationship, nor how it might specifically impact his political strategy ahead of a potential presidential run.
The exact nature and timeline of their relationship since meeting at the Monaco Grand Prix also remain unknown.
I am still waiting for Prince Charming to come and serenade me with a guitar and a red rose. The position is still open, and I'm accepting applications.